The Section administers the International Legal Exchange Program (ILEX), which is designed to enhance American lawyers’ understanding of legal practices in foreign countries and acquaint foreign lawyers and judges with the U.S. system. The Section also administers grant-funded projects designed to provide technical legal assistance to governments, institutions and organizations of another country. The International Projects Intern provides project and administrative support to the International Projects Director, including, but not limited to, developing and updating spreadsheets tracking J-1 visa users; researching information on certain countries and current events relating to ILEX briefing trips; writing substantive memos related to Section policy; assembling briefing materials; disseminating correspondence; and assisting in logistical arrangements.
Specifically this spring and summer, the intern would work on ILEX Briefing Trips to Jordan & Lebanon, East Africa, and Belfast, research and outreach for the J-1 visa program, logistics related to the ABA Day at the United Nations, Appreciation Dinner for General Counsel, Section Spring Meeting, ABA Annual Meeting Distinguished Guest Program, coordination with foreign and international bar associations, and research for the International Models Project on Women's Rights (IMPOWR). We are looking for both interns to begin now and to begin this summer. More information on the Section and these projects can be found on our website athttp://apps.americanbar.org/intlaw/.
Please submit a cover letter, schedule of availability, short writing sample (3-5 pages), and one-page resume to Katie Van Geem, International Projects Coordinator at katie.vangeem@americanbar.org or fax to 202-662-1669.
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